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Lawyers Report Disappearance of Hundreds of Alligator Alcatraz Detainees From ICE Database: 'It's a Black Hole'

The Miami Herald reported that by late August about 800 detainees no longer appeared in ICE's database, while another 450 were listed with no location

Latin Times · Sep 18, 2025

Florida Applies for Federal Reimbursement for 'Alligator Alcatraz' Costs Despite Court Warning

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis promised that the federal government would reimburse the state for the costs of "Alligator Alcatraz," but doing so would make the detention facility subject to environmental reviews Florida ignored.

Reason · Sep 13, 2025

'Alligator Alcatraz' detainees continue to face obstacles to meet with lawyers, court papers allege

Attorneys are still facing obstacles in contacting clients at the immigration detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz" in Florida

The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2025

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DHS Slams 'Media Hoaxes', Says Alligator Alcatraz Remains Open 'Housing Worst of Worst Criminal Illegal Aliens'

Homeland Security also took a jab at "activist judges", a clear referente to U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams who ordered the facility to halt operations by late October

Latin Times · Sep 11, 2025

DeSantis' step toward victory on 'Alligator Alcatraz' sets up a funding dilemma for Florida

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is facing a dilemma over the immigration detention center built in the Florida Everglades

The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2025

‘Alligator Alcatraz’ immigration jail can stay open, appeals court says

Move puts on hold federal judge’s order last month to close Florida immigration facility

The Guardian - US · Sep 4, 2025

Appeals Court Overturns Judge Order, Allows 'Alligator Alcatraz' To Continue Functioning

An appeals court overturned a federal judge's order forcing Florida authorities to shut down the migrant detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz," allowing it to continue operating

Latin Times · Sep 4, 2025

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‘They’ve beaten everyone here, a lot of people have bled’: Detainees report a brutal uprising at ‘inhumane’ Alligator Alcatraz

History will not look back on this kindly.

We Got This Covered · Aug 31, 2025

‘Freedom!’: Uprising at Alligator Alcatraz as inmates revolt over ‘inhumane’ conditions, mass violence erupts

"We are immigrants, we are not criminals, we are not murderers."

We Got This Covered · Aug 30, 2025

Florida Faces Over $200 Million in Losses as 'Alligator Alcatraz' Detention Center Nears Closure

Florida's immigration detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz" may soon close following a federal court order, leaving the state facing steep financial losses estimated to be around $218 million

Latin Times · Aug 29, 2025

‘Alligator Alcatraz’: Trump’s $245 million Everglades immigration jail set to close within days

That's federal money wasted.

We Got This Covered · Aug 29, 2025

Detainees report alleged uprising at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’: ‘A lot of people have bled’

Reports of incident were denied by Florida and Ice officials as detainees say they were beat and teargas was fired

The Guardian - US · Aug 29, 2025

Man believed dead in ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ is alive as Ice moves him without notice

Luis Manuel Rivas Velásquez ‘desperate’ to be deported due to ‘living hell’ but lawyers and family unable to connect

The Guardian - US · Aug 29, 2025

Detainees Describe Mutiny At 'Alligator Alcatraz' Including Tear Gas And Four Injured

Four migrants detained in the Florida detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz" claim there was a mutiny at the facility that resulted in four injuries

Latin Times · Aug 29, 2025

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White House To Challenge Closure Of 'Alligator Alcatraz' Detention Center

The White House challenges closure of 'Alligator Alcatraz' immigration detention center in the Everglades, sparking debate on immigration policy and enviro...

Latin Times · Aug 28, 2025

DeSantis Appears To Confirm Closure Of Alligator Alcatraz But Says It's Because Of Quick Deportations

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis acknowledged that detainees are being rapidly moved out of the controversial Everglades detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz," but attributed the development to federal deportations rather than the court order mandating its closure.

Latin Times · Aug 27, 2025

Florida's $245 Million 'Alligator Alcatraz' Could Be Emptied Barely Two Months After Opening, Leaked Email Shows

Florida's controversial Everglades immigration detention facility, widely known as "Alligator Alcatraz," could be empty within days

The Guardian - US · Aug 27, 2025

‘Alligator Alcatraz’ to be vacated in compliance with court order to shut it

Reported email by state official confirms state will shutter prison though governor Ron DeSantis has appealed

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The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2025

Alligator Alcatraz will be empty within days, email from Florida official says

Alleged exodus of detainees comes after federal judge ordered officials to wind down controversial Florida detention facility in the Everglades

Latin Times · Aug 24, 2025

Only 1 in 5 Detainees at Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' Had Removal Orders, Records Show

A recent investigation from the Miami Herald and Tampa Bay Times found that instead of housing dangerous criminals — as originally intended — Alligator Alcatraz allegedly operates as a transfer hub for immigrants still fighting their cases in immigration court.

Benzinga · Aug 24, 2025

Federal Judge Halts Operations At Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' Detention Facility

A federal judge has issued a temporary halt on operations at the controversial "Alligator Alcatraz" migrant detention center in Florida, amid ongoing legal battles and environmental concerns.

The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2025

Alligator Alcatraz could be shut down. Ron DeSantis has a backup plan

Legal challenges to notorious migrant detention center may see it close as soon as October

Latin Times · Aug 22, 2025

Governor DeSantis Defies Judge's Order to Halt Operations at 'Alligator Alcatraz': 'We're Not Gonna Be Deterred'

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has responded defiantly to U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams' ruling halting operations at Alligator Alcatraz by saying that his administration "will not be deterred" by the order.

Reason · Aug 22, 2025

Judge Orders Alligator Alcatraz To Wind Down Operations Within 60 Days as Court Considers Environmental Lawsuit

A federal district court judge granted environmentalist groups’ request for a preliminary injunction.

The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2025

A judge has ordered 'Alligator Alcatraz' in Florida to wind down operations. What happens now?

A federal judge has halted further expansion of the immigration detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz" in the Florida Everglades

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